Intern, Engineering Application Mechanics - New Brake Systems

Bosch Group • Plymouth Charter Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this Mechanical Engineering Internship with the Bosch Braking division, you will dive deep into the design and validation of brake system components, with a strong focus on the brake fluid reservoir (RSV). Your main project will involve hands-on laboratory work as you investigate RSV cap designs by monitoring vibration, fluid spillage, and friction effects in a lab environment and summarizing your findings. You will also create a user-friendly tool to simplify and automate the calculation of RSV volume requirements, ensuring our designs meet worst-case scenario demands. Furthermore, you will conduct a comprehensive benchmarking study of key reservoir designs, utilizing industry tools like Caresoft Iceberg to compare Bosch products against competitors and create a portfolio of current and future design strategies. This role is perfect for an inquisitive engineer who enjoys a mix of physical testing, data-driven tool development, and competitive market analysis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or completed third year of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving and learning
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Excel and the use of automation, macros, and functionality within the software
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems or vehicle dynamics

Responsibilities

• Investigate RSV cap designs by monitoring vibration, fluid spillage, and friction effects in a lab environment and summarizing your findings.
• Create a user-friendly tool to simplify and automate the calculation of RSV volume requirements, ensuring our designs meet worst-case scenario demands.
• Conduct a comprehensive benchmarking study of key reservoir designs, utilizing industry tools like Caresoft Iceberg to compare Bosch products against competitors and create a portfolio of current and future design strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern